The Sun and Shadows

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What is the position of the Sun at noon in the sky?

Back

The Sun is at the zenith (the highest point in the sky).

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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How do shadows change as the morning progresses?

Back

Shadows get smaller as the morning progresses.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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Where do shadows appear in relation to the light source?

Back

Shadows always appear on the opposite side of the light source.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What are the characteristics of shadows at sunrise?

Back

At sunrise, shadows are very large and long.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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In which direction does the Sun appear in the morning?

Back

The Sun appears in the east every morning.

Front

What is the term for the highest point the Sun reaches in the sky?

Back

Zenith.

Front

What happens to the length of shadows as the Sun rises?

Back

The length of shadows decreases as the Sun rises.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What is the relationship between the Sun's position and the direction of shadows?

Back

Shadows are cast in the opposite direction of the Sun's position.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What time of day do shadows tend to be the longest?

Back

Shadows tend to be the longest at sunrise and sunset.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What is the Spanish term for 'opposite' in the context of shadows?

Back

Opuesto.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2